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Kodiak, AK


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Kodiak, Alaska

Kodiak, Alaska, in Kodiak Island county, is 250 miles S of Anchorage, Alaska. As of the year 2000 census, 6,334 people lived in Kodiak.

The People and Families of Kodiak

In Kodiak, about 46% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 54% of Kodiak is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Kodiak is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kodiak had a median family income of $60,484. The bulk of the population of Kodiak is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Kodiak residents donated more money ($3,250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Kodiak Housing

An estimated 49% of living spaces in Kodiak are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Kodiak, 80% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Kodiak is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Kodiak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKodiak Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyKodiak Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kodiak Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Kodiak Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Kodiak Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kodiak People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kodiak Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Kodiak, AK

Comparing Kodiak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old96
Well-Paid Single Women68
Age of the Population37
Senior Citizens17
Female Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty69
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built82
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime23

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